Red Lobster enters first-party cateringA casual-dining seafood chain is launching a first-party (non-corporate) catering offering as it begins implementing a restaurant management platform. How AI and tariffs are impacting U.S. supply chainsArtificial intelligence and President Trump’s tariffs both had a significant effect on supply chain operations in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2025. EXCLUSIVE: Consumer comfort, interest in AI shopping assistants grows New survey findings exclusively released to Chain Store Age indicate most U.S. consumers have used an artificial intelligence shopping assistant. Mid-year review – Three big retail tech trends in 2025 to date Now that 2025 is at the halfway mark, it’s time to look at the technology trends that have been shaking up the industry since New Year’s Day. Walmart to continue embedding smart data capture in associate apps Walmart Inc. is renewing a partnership with a provider of AI-based mobile scanning solutions to enhance the functionality of its store associate apps. David's Bridal launches agentic AI wedding planning tool David’s Bridal is introducing an artificial intelligence-equipped full-stack wedding planning platform. Wayfair offers two new AI features on customer app Wayfair is updating its customer app with artificial intelligence capabilities. Walmart equips store associates with mobile AI tools Walmart continues rolling out artificial intelligence solutions across its operations. Kroger obtains real-time consumer insights The Kroger Co. is leveraging a next-gen platform to analyze up-to-date consumer data for optimized decision making. Amazon CEO Jassy expects AI to reduce workforce, streamline operations Amazon expects leading-edge artificial intelligence to create a more efficient and customer-friendly future for the company. First Previous 35 36 37 38 39 Next Last
